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Solid Body Guitar Kits
Solid body electric guitars are the foundation of modern music. No acoustic chambers, no hollow spaces, just a solid slab of tonewood that translates string vibration into pure electric signal through your pickups.
This collection brings together every solid body guitar kit we carry, from single cutaways and double cutaways to offset bodies, V-shapes, and angular designs. Whether you want a warm, thick humbucker tone or bright single-coil snap, there is a kit here that matches your playing style.
Solid body kits are the most forgiving for first-time builders. The thick body blanks are sturdy during finishing, the weight gives you confidence while working, and the straightforward construction means fewer things that can go wrong during assembly.
Every kit ships with a pre-shaped body and neck, all hardware and electronics, and a step-by-step build guide. Pick your body style, choose your wood, select your finish, and build the guitar you have always wanted.
5-String Thrash Bass Kit with Mahogany Body
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Build your own Thrash-style bass with mahogany body and maple fretboard using our DIY guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Neck J...
View full detailsJS 7 String Guitar Kit
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Description Body Type: Solid Neck Shape: C-shaped Number of Frets: 22 Scale Length: 648mm Cutaways: Double Binding: None Pic...
View full detailsLP Style Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Ebony Fretboard & Humbuckers
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5/10 Intermediate
Built with a solid mahogany single-cut body and a sapele top veneer, this electric guitar kit offers classic looks and dependable performance. The ...
View full detailsMahogany JBM-style Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard
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6/10 Intermediate
Build your own 6-string Mahogany Body JBM-style Guitar Kit with Rosewood Fretboard and Mahogany Neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Num...
View full detailsMahogany NI Guitar Kit with 2 Humbuckers, Black Finish Hardware
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6/10 Intermediate
Build your own Mahogany NI-style Guitar with with 2 Humbuckers and Black Finish Hardware. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righty Headstock Shape...
View full detailsMahogany Body JG-style Guitar Kit with Skunk Stripe Maple Neck
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your Mahogany Body JG-style Guitar Kit with Skunk Stripe Maple Neck using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications: Hand Orientation: Ri...
View full detailsL-style 7 String Guitar Kit
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L-style 7-string guitars expand your range when it comes to available chord voicings and tunings allowing you to play seriously down-tuned riffs wh...
View full detailsV57 style Electric Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Dual Humbuckers
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your dream V-style electric guitar. Featuring mahogany body, maple neck, Pau Ferro fretboard, bone nut, and chrome hardware. Dual humbuckers ...
View full detailsAsh Body L1 Guitar Kit with Maple Veneer & Maple Fretboard
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own Ash Body L1 Guitar Kit with Maple Veneer and Maple Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Righ...
View full detailsR25 Guitar Kit
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Craft your own six-string masterpiece with our 20.75" R25 kit. Specifications Neck Shape*: C-shaped Neck Joint: Set-In Number of Fret...
View full detailsJE Guitar Kit
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Build your own custom JE-style guitar using this DIY kit. Description Body type*: Solid with a Monkey Grip Neck Shape*: C-shaped ...
View full detailsMahogany Body LP-Style Guitar Kit with P90 Pickups with Black Hardware
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own classic LP-style guitar with this DIY electric guitar kit. Designed for right-handed players, it features a solid mahogany body and ...
View full detailsBasswood body JE-style guitar kit with Ebony fretboard Maple neck
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own DIY guitar using this Basswood body JE-style guitar kit with Ebony fretboard Maple neck. Specifications Hand Orientation: Rig...
View full detailsMahogany body EXP-style Guitar Kit, Ebony Fretboard
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6/10 Intermediate
Build your own Mahogany body EXP-style Guitar with Ebony Fretboard, and Skunk Striped Maple Neck using our DIY Guitar Kits. Specifications Hand Or...
View full detailsJBM 6-String Guitar Kit
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Build your own custom shop 6-string JBM-style guitar. Description Number of Strings: 6 Neck Nut: Locking Nut Neck Joint: Bolt-on Number of Fr...
View full detailsBasswood Headless Guitar Kit with Maple Neck
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Build your own Basswood Headless Guitar Kit with Maple Neck using our DIY Guitar Kit. Specifications: Hand Orientation: Righty Neck Joint: Bolt...
View full detailsMahogany JG-style Electric Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard
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5/10 Intermediate
Build your own Mahogany JG-style Guitar Kit with Maple Neck and Fretboard using our DIY Guitar kits. Specifications Hand Orientation: Right-Hand ...
View full detailsMOS Guitar Kit
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Build your own personalized MOS guitar. Description Body type*: Solid Neck Shape*: C-shaped Frets*: 22 Scale*: 648mm Cutaways*: Doub...
View full detailsRD1 Guitar Kit
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Description Body type*: Solid Neck Shape*: C-shaped Frets*: 24 Scale*: 648mm, 25.5" Cutaways*: Single Binding: None Pickups*: 2...
View full detailsPR Guitar Kit
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Description Body type*: Solid Cutaways*: Double Number of Frets: 22 Scale Length: 628 mm / 24.75" Pickups: 2 Humbuckers Electronics: 1 Volume...
View full detailsICE Guitar Kit
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Description Body type*: Solid Neck Shape*: C-shaped Frets*: 22 Scale*: 628mm Cutaways*: Single Binding: None Pickups*: 2 Humbuc...
View full detailsJE 7 String Guitar Kit
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Description Body type: Solid Neck Shape: C-shaped Number of Frets: 24 Scale: 648mm Cutaways: Double Pickups: 2 Humbuckers Bridg...
View full detailsShort-scale JG style Guitar Kit with Mahogany Body, Rosewood Fretboard, Black Hardware
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5/10 Intermediate
Build a short-scale offset electric guitar from a box of parts. This DIY kit gives you a mahogany body, a bolt-on neck with a 22-fret rosewood fret...
View full detailsSuper ST-style Guitar Kit w/ Tree of Life Inlay, Floyd Rose-style, Black Hardware
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Super ST-style DIY guitar kit featuring a mahogany body a mahogany neck, and a rosewood fretboard with a stunning Tree of Life inlay. Equipped with...
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Body Style
Single cutaway for warm sustain, double cutaway for upper fret access, offset for balanced seated play.
Pickup Type
Humbuckers for thick driven tones, single coils for bright clean articulation, or a combination for maximum versatility.
Neck Joint
Bolt-on necks are easier to work with and adjust; set-neck and neck-through designs offer more sustain.
Tonewood
Mahogany delivers warmth, basswood offers balanced response, and ash provides bright attack with defined low end.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which solid body guitar kit is best for beginners?
Double cutaway bolt-on kits (S-style and T-style) are the easiest to build. The bolt-on neck joint is forgiving to assemble, and the body shapes are straightforward to finish. Start there if this is your first build.
What is the difference between solid body and semi-hollow?
A solid body guitar has no internal chambers, giving you a focused, direct tone with strong sustain and no feedback at high volumes. Semi-hollow guitars have routed chambers that add warmth and air to the tone but can feed back at high gain.
Do I need special tools to build a solid body guitar kit?
You need basic tools: screwdrivers, sandpaper, a soldering iron for the electronics, and finishing supplies. No woodworking power tools are required since the body and neck come pre-shaped.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tools do I need to build a kit guitar?
Depending on the type of guitar you buy you may only require tools and materials for finishing the guitar (painting) and soldering.
Screwdrivers, sandpaper and sanding block. Finishing supplies e.g. paint, stain, and clear gloss, ventilation mask, coping saw or jigsaw if shaping the headstock.
With this small list of inexpensive tools, you will be up and running and ready to build your electric guitar in no time.
Recommended reading: Luthier Tools for DIY Guitar Kits.
Does the kit include everything to build a working guitar?
Our stock kits contain all necessary parts (unless stated otherwise on the product page).
How long does it take to complete a guitar kit?
It depends on the choice of finish. For instance, when you paint or stain a guitar you will need the surface to dry and harden (cure). This can take anywhere from 1 week to 3 months depending on your choice of finishing product.
You will find the guitar dries to approximately 90% very quickly but the final 10% takes some time. If you can't wait that long you could try tung oil or wax finish but bear in mind the finish won't be as durable and protect the guitar as effectively.
Do I have to solder the electronics?
Most of our kits require basic soldering. If you're new to it, check out our wiring guide here.
If you don't want to solder, or don't have the tools, our solderless guitar kits use plug-and-play wiring. No iron required.
What finishing options can I use on my guitar?
You can use stain, paint, or oil-based finishes. Learn more about finishing techniques here.
Our advice: use a reference. In most cases, this will be a guitar you particularly like the look of and want to create something similar.
To view the latest DIY guitars from our community follow us on Instagram and visit our Customer Reviews page.
How good will my finished kit guitar sound?
It's defined firstly by the components you use and secondly the workmanship that goes into putting it all together.
Watch the community section of our YouTube channel to learn how kit guitars sound.